Weighted Lying Side Neck Raise
Weighted Lying Side Neck Raise Instructions
- Lie on your side on a flat bench with the head off the end.
- Place a folded towel and a light weight plate on the side of the head.
- Hold the weight in place with the top hand.
- Brace the core and keep the body steady.
- Lower the head toward the floor with control.
- Reverse the motion and lift the head up to the side.
- Stop when the neck is straight in line with the body.
- Repeat for all reps then switch sides.
Weighted Lying Side Neck Raise Form & Visual
Weighted Lying Side Neck Raise Benefits
- Builds lateral neck flexor strength.
- Adds neck thickness for athletic durability.
- Carryover to combat sports.
- Easy to scale by adjusting the weight.
- Trains the neck through full lateral range.
- Develops total neck stability.
Weighted Lying Side Neck Raise Muscles Worked
- Sternocleidomastoid
- Trapezius
- Scalene
- Levator scapulae
Weighted Lying Side Neck Raise Variations & Alternatives
- Weighted Neck Flexion
- Weighted Neck Extension
- Neck Bridge
- Side Plank
